Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 05-313-2
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Badge, Accelerated (Associate)
- Start Dates: Based on individual program
About the Badge
Hunger Environment & Nutrition are interdependent - learn how food, environment and nutrition are related to health equity and impact quality of life.
HOW TO earn a Badge
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CULART-118 | Sustainable Food Communities | 1-credit college-level course |
| CULART-116 | Mise en Place | 2-credit college-level course |
| ENVHEL-101 | Introduction to Environmental Health & Water Quality | 3-credit college-level course |
| HEALTH-110 | Basic Nutrition for Health Pro | 1-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 7 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
Related Programs
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Culinary Arts
This program fuses the art and science of cooking with an introduction to business management. You will learn how to run a food-service operation by participating in the on-campus Cuisine restaurant, International Foods lunch service, and business and industry kitchens.
Landscape Horticulture
For opportunities that require outdoor work, creativity and plant knowledge, check out horticulture/landscape careers. This program includes coursework in landscape maintenance and arboriculture, and emphasizes hands-on learning.
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